permitting
Senate Unveils RAIL Act Days After House Advances Its Own Version
The bill would set permitting deadlines for work in railroad rights-of-way.
FBA
The Fiber Broadband Association is a trade association that represents the fiber industry. Its mission is to accelerate the deployment of fiber broadband networks across the U.S. to promote digital equity.
ISP
Regional ISP Says Fiber Buildout Will Deliver Noticeable Gains by 2027
Brightspeed said it spent its first six months rebuilding inherited Lumen systems and pushing its footprint toward a fiber-first model.
Tribal
Regional Fiber Broadband Association Deep Dive Into Tribal Broadband
Tribal leaders and industry experts gathered to address the unique permitting challenges and opportunities for fiber broadband in Arizona.
Veterans Affairs
Digital Equity Advocates Call for Training, Not Just Subsidies, in Rural Broadband Push
Experts said broadband expansion must include digital skills and telehealth access.
FBA
Kansas Wraps Up Major Broadband Program, Eyes BEAD Construction in 2026
Kansas broadband development official outlines next steps as Kansas nears BEAD deployment.
Fiber
Fiber is the Foundation for the Next Wave of Connectivity, Say Advocates
‘Fiber always wins,’ said market analyst Michael Render
Infrastructure
U.S. Broadband Spending Hit Record $90 Billion in 2024
Cumulative private investment topped $2.2 trillion
FBA
Chambers Criticizes BEAD Delays, Calls for Clearer Broadband Standards
The BEAD program, Chambers argued, has done more to delay construction than to drive it.
SpaceX
Speed Tests Could Help Improve Broadband Oversight, Ookla Executive Says
Rural Starlink users often report higher speeds than customers in congested urban areas
FBA
Broadband Spared as Ernst Urges $2 Trillion Cuts
After calling BEAD a “boondoggle” last year, the Iowa senator omitted the program.
FCC
‘How Do We Call for Help?’ Rural Residents Push Back on FCC’s Copper Retirement
Wildfire survivors, first responders, seniors and rural residents warn that landlines remain essential.
TPRC53
Research Finds $3.24 Trillion Economic Benefit From Fiber Deployment To Unserved Areas
Brattle Group study says to prioritize fiber builds to maximize returns.
Fiber
FBA Opposes Lower FCC Broadband Speed Benchmarks
FBA Urges FCC to Set Higher Broadband Standards as Fiber Expands Nationwide
Infrastructure
Dateline Ashburn: The Interplay Between IXPs and Data Centers
Data centers and internet exchange points in 'Data Center Alley' may be indistinguishable. However, they serve different purposes.
Rural
Rural Co-op Executives Press Congress to Modernize Universal Service Fund
Witnesses pressure lawmakers to update funding model and prioritize affordability.
FBA
Minnesota Broadband Chief on BEAD Challenges, State Investments, and Tribal Partnerships
While BEAD changes complicated Minnesota’s broadband plan, state investments and tribal partnerships remain strong.
